Capitol Hill Briefing: An Actuarial Perspective on the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report

Highlights from the report and public policy options to address Social Security's long-term financial soundness

Come to this Capitol Hill briefing to gain insights on the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report and hear about reform options that, if enacted now, could help address Social Security's long-term financial soundness. The briefing will include a presentation of new financial projections from the 2011 Social Security Trustees Report, and a discussion of options available to policymakers to reform Social Security.

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How have Social Security's financial projections changed from last year?

What does it mean to say the system is not in actuarial balance?

What is sustainable solvency?

What are the implications of waiting to reform Social Security?

How do demographic trends come into play?

What can policymakers and the government do to address the program's long-term financial challenges?